HYROX Cairo 2026
14–15 Nov 2026 at Egypt International Exhibition Center (Hall 4), Cairo, Egypt. Divisions: Open, Pro, Doubles, Pro Doubles, Relay and Adaptive.
- Dates
- 14–15 Nov 2026
- Venue
- Egypt International Exhibition Center (Hall 4)
- Egypt's International Exhibition Center Hall 4, El-Moshir Tantawy Axis, Al Hay Al Asher, Nasr City, Cairo Governorate 4440510, Egypt
- Getting there
- Cairo Metro Line 3 to Abbasiya or Fairgrounds station, then a taxi or local bus toward the El-Moshir Tantawy Axis
- Tickets
- Tickets on sale
HYROX Cairo is the first HYROX race in North Africa, held in Hall 4 of the Egypt International Exhibition Center on the city's east side, about 18 km from the airport. The one thing to know: men race Saturday, women race Sunday, and Cairo traffic is the wildcard, so stay on the east side and leave more time than the map suggests.
Checked 15 October 2026. Details change, so confirm bookings directly.
Your weekend in Cairo, mapped
Hotels near the venue, gyms for a shakeout session, where to fuel up and where to recover.
Base yourself on the east side. New Cairo and the Fifth Settlement, just southeast of the venue, have the closest hotels and plenty of restaurants. Nasr City and the Citystars complex are a little farther but sit between the venue and the airport.
Race venue
Egypt International Exhibition Center (Hall 4)
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Like a local
Local insights for Cairo
The things a friend who lives here would tell you before race weekend.
Sort your visa before you fly
Many nationalities, including British visitors, need one. The UK government says the visa on arrival costs US$30 cash, or US$36 by card for Cairo airport's digital version, and you can apply ahead at visa2egypt.gov.eg.
Use Uber or Careem
Both work in Cairo, and Uber can also book local taxis. Careem accepts cash if your foreign card is rejected.
Carry small notes
Smaller restaurants and street-food stalls take cash only, and change can be scarce. You can bring at most EGP 5,000 into Egypt, so withdraw pounds locally.
Tip in cash
Even with a service charge on the bill, leave a little extra in cash, from a few pounds at a koshary counter to around 10% somewhere smarter.
Run early, or on Friday
Air quality and traffic worsen as the day goes on, and Friday mornings are calmest. Women runners are advised to wear leggings rather than short shorts.
Expect mild weather
Mid-November highs are usually about 25°C (77°F), falling to around 15°C (59°F) at night, so pack a layer for early starts.
Be careful with water and food
The US CDC recommends safe food and water habits and hepatitis A and typhoid vaccines for most travelers. Most visitors stick to bottled water.
Mind your camera and stay informed
Photographing military sites is illegal, and don't photograph officials or children. Read the UK FCDO or US State Department advice before you go; Cairo isn't among the areas they advise against. The tourist police number is 126.
Getting to Egypt International Exhibition Center (Hall 4)
From Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The venue is about 18 km away by road, a drive of roughly 20–25 minutes when traffic is light. Public transport from the airport isn't practical, so take an official taxi or book Uber or Careem, both of which operate in Cairo.
From Downtown Cairo and Zamalek
Ride Metro Line 3 to Abbasiya or Fairgrounds, then finish by taxi or ride-hail. A door-to-door Uber or Careem is simpler.
By car
The venue has direct road access from the El-Moshir Tantawy Axis and sits close to El-Nasr Road and the Ring Road. HYROX hasn't published parking details.
Race-weekend events
Parties, expos and side events
As of 15 October 2026, no official after-party, expo or community run had been announced for HYROX Cairo. On site, HYROX lists only the HYROX Entertainment Zone with partners. Watch HYROX's official channels for updates closer to race weekend.
Race-day tips for Egypt International Exhibition Center (Hall 4)
- 1
Know your day
Check the schedule before booking flights. Start times arrive about three days before the event and can't be changed.
- 2
Bring photo ID
Check-in opens 90 minutes before your division's first wave. You can only check in on your race day, and you can't check in for anyone else.
- 3
Leave a big buffer for traffic
Cairo traffic is unpredictable, so book your ride early on race morning.
- 4
Plan for security
Everyone passes a security checkpoint. Spectators need a ticket and ID, and large strollers aren't allowed; compact folding ones are fine.
- 5
Stay for the late finish
On Sunday the relays run until about 20:30, with ceremonies late into the evening.
HYROX Cairo: FAQ
How do I get to the Egypt International Exhibition Center from Cairo airport?+
The venue is about 18 km from Cairo International Airport, roughly 20–25 minutes by car when traffic is light. Take an official taxi or book Uber or Careem, since public transport from the airport isn't practical.
Where should I stay for HYROX Cairo?+
Stay in New Cairo, the Fifth Settlement or Nasr City. Hotels such as the Triumph Luxury Hotel, Ramage Hotel and Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski are a short drive from the venue.
Which day do men and women race at HYROX Cairo?+
Men, Adaptive Men, Pro singles and Mixed Doubles race on Saturday 14 November. Women, Adaptive Women, the other Doubles, Pro Doubles and Relays race on Sunday 15 November.
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The race format
Every HYROX race follows the same format worldwide, which is why times compare across cities: 8 × 1 km runs, each followed by one workout station.
Station weights by division →- 1.Run 1 km, then 1 km SkiErg
- 2.Run 1 km, then 50 m sled push
- 3.Run 1 km, then 50 m sled pull
- 4.Run 1 km, then 80 m burpee broad jumps
- 5.Run 1 km, then 1 km row
- 6.Run 1 km, then 200 m farmers carry
- 7.Run 1 km, then 100 m sandbag lunges
- 8.Run 1 km, then 100 wall balls
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